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Beverly Hills Theft Lawyer

The crime of theft exists any time you take or misuse property that doesn’t belong to you. The names of the charges can change depending on how you took the property.

But no matter what it’s called, our team has helped people in Beverly Hills when they’ve been charged with theft crimes. Cases we’ve dealt with include:

Shoplifting

Petty Theft

Grand Larceny

Check Fraud

Burglary & Robbery

Embezzlement

Theft of Services

Being convicted of theft can have serious consequences. You face fines, demands for restitution, and jail time. You may also face extreme difficulties in obtaining employment in the future. A conviction can bar you from ever holding certain professional licenses or being employed in certain capacities. And many employers won’t take the risk even if there’s no regulation barring you from working for them.

What’s the difference between petty theft and grand theft?

Petty theft is the theft of any property that is worth less than $950, with certain exceptions.

Petty theft is a misdemeanor if the value of the stolen goods is no greater than $400. If the value of the stolen goods is between $400 and $950 then the crime can be treated either as a misdemeanor or as a felony.

Theft of property worth less than $50 may be treated as a “criminal infraction” instead of as a misdemeanor. You’d pay a $250 fine instead of going to jail.

Grand Theft or Grand Larceny are always felonies. This is the charge that applies any time the value of the property is greater than $950. This is also the charge you’ll receive if you are accused of:

Stealing any agricultural product from a farm if the value of the property exceeds $250.

Stealing ocean and agricultural products from a research facility if the value of the property exceeds $250.

Stealing any vehicle, regardless of the vehicle’s value.

Stealing any firearm, regardless of the firearm’s value.

Grand larceny charges grow more severe as the value of the property stolen increases. The sentencing gets harsher when the value of the property exceeds $65,000. They grow harsher still as the value exceeds other milestones. For example, if the value of the property exceeds $200,000 the judge may add another two years to your sentence.

What is the difference between burglary and robbery?

A person commits burglary when they enter any structure, including a car, with the intent of committing a theft. A person charged with burglary may be charged either with a misdemeanor or a felony. The key component of the burglary charge is the intent to steal in a situation where no people were present, or where people were present but had no idea a theft was taking place.

The presence of people who might try to stop the theft instantly turns the crime into a robbery. Robbery is defined as “committing a theft, or attempting to commit a theft, with the help of force, intimidation, or a deadly weapon.” Almost anyone feels threatened or intimidated when they encounter someone who is trying to steal from their home or business.

Robberies also don’t require you to enter a structure. It covers muggings and carjackings too. Robberies are always charged as felonies. The charges can become more severe if you had a weapon with you while you committed the robbery, especially if you threatened someone with it. Robbing anyone at gunpoint is an even more severe crime, and can expose you to having gun charges attached to the other charges you’ll be facing.

What is embezzlement?

An embezzlement is an act of fraud. It involves taking or misappropriating property which has been entrusted to you.

Embezzlement can be the result of a big, careful criminal conspiracy. Many people who get convicted of embezzling simply used a company credit card or expense accounts to purchase personal items. Some may have padded reimbursement requests by claiming expenses are higher than they actually are.

Embezzlement is charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the amount misused or taken. The $950 distinction between petit larceny and grand larceny applies.

What is check fraud?

Quite a few actions can be classified as check fraud:

Creating fake checks.

Altering a routing number to keep funds from clearing.

Using stolen checks.

Obtaining checks with a false name.

Forging someone’s signature on a check.

You can also be charged with check fraud if you write a check knowing you don’t have the funds to pay the merchant. In most cases, the merchant tries to handle the matter privately with you first, by inviting you to pay the amount with a credit card, debit card, cashier’s check or money order. They’ll ask for a fee atop what you’d have otherwise paid. Your bank will charge you another fee.

And if you get it all taken care of in a timely fashion you generally won’t have a problem. If you do not, they may send your case on to law enforcement. But the merchant also has the option of referring the matter to law enforcement right away.

Whether check fraud is a misdemeanor or a felony depends on the amount you wrote the check for. The same $950 cutoff applies.

Are you being charged with theft? Get help.

We are very adept at getting cases dismissed or dropped for lack of evidence wherever possible. We have helped many of our clients reduce their charges or their sentences to stay out of jail. And we’ve gotten quite a few people acquitted.

Call (213) 984-2300 today to schedule a free consultation with one of our top-notch attorneys. We’ll work out the best strategy for managing your case and will provide you with the guidance you need to bring the matter to its best possible outcome.

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Beverly Hills Theft Lawyer

The crime of theft exists any time you take or misuse property that doesn’t belong to you. The names of the charges can change depending on how you took the property.

But no matter what it’s called, our team has helped people in Beverly Hills when they’ve been charged with theft crimes. Cases we’ve dealt with include:

Shoplifting

Petty Theft

Grand Larceny

Check Fraud

Burglary & Robbery

Embezzlement

Theft of Services

Being convicted of theft can have serious consequences. You face fines, demands for restitution, and jail time. You may also face extreme difficulties in obtaining employment in the future. A conviction can bar you from ever holding certain professional licenses or being employed in certain capacities. And many employers won’t take the risk even if there’s no regulation barring you from working for them.

What’s the difference between petty theft and grand theft?

Petty theft is the theft of any property that is worth less than $950, with certain exceptions.

Petty theft is a misdemeanor if the value of the stolen goods is no greater than $400. If the value of the stolen goods is between $400 and $950 then the crime can be treated either as a misdemeanor or as a felony.

Theft of property worth less than $50 may be treated as a “criminal infraction” instead of as a misdemeanor. You’d pay a $250 fine instead of going to jail.

Grand Theft or Grand Larceny are always felonies. This is the charge that applies any time the value of the property is greater than $950. This is also the charge you’ll receive if you are accused of:

Stealing any agricultural product from a farm if the value of the property exceeds $250.

Stealing ocean and agricultural products from a research facility if the value of the property exceeds $250.

Stealing any vehicle, regardless of the vehicle’s value.

Stealing any firearm, regardless of the firearm’s value.

Grand larceny charges grow more severe as the value of the property stolen increases. The sentencing gets harsher when the value of the property exceeds $65,000. They grow harsher still as the value exceeds other milestones. For example, if the value of the property exceeds $200,000 the judge may add another two years to your sentence.

What is the difference between burglary and robbery?

A person commits burglary when they enter any structure, including a car, with the intent of committing a theft. A person charged with burglary may be charged either with a misdemeanor or a felony. The key component of the burglary charge is the intent to steal in a situation where no people were present, or where people were present but had no idea a theft was taking place.

The presence of people who might try to stop the theft instantly turns the crime into a robbery. Robbery is defined as “committing a theft, or attempting to commit a theft, with the help of force, intimidation, or a deadly weapon.” Almost anyone feels threatened or intimidated when they encounter someone who is trying to steal from their home or business.

Robberies also don’t require you to enter a structure. It covers muggings and carjackings too. Robberies are always charged as felonies. The charges can become more severe if you had a weapon with you while you committed the robbery, especially if you threatened someone with it. Robbing anyone at gunpoint is an even more severe crime, and can expose you to having gun charges attached to the other charges you’ll be facing.

What is embezzlement?

An embezzlement is an act of fraud. It involves taking or misappropriating property which has been entrusted to you.

Embezzlement can be the result of a big, careful criminal conspiracy. Many people who get convicted of embezzling simply used a company credit card or expense accounts to purchase personal items. Some may have padded reimbursement requests by claiming expenses are higher than they actually are.

Embezzlement is charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the amount misused or taken. The $950 distinction between petit larceny and grand larceny applies.

What is check fraud?

Quite a few actions can be classified as check fraud:

Creating fake checks.

Altering a routing number to keep funds from clearing.

Using stolen checks.

Obtaining checks with a false name.

Forging someone’s signature on a check.

You can also be charged with check fraud if you write a check knowing you don’t have the funds to pay the merchant. In most cases, the merchant tries to handle the matter privately with you first, by inviting you to pay the amount with a credit card, debit card, cashier’s check or money order. They’ll ask for a fee atop what you’d have otherwise paid. Your bank will charge you another fee.

And if you get it all taken care of in a timely fashion you generally won’t have a problem. If you do not, they may send your case on to law enforcement. But the merchant also has the option of referring the matter to law enforcement right away.

Whether check fraud is a misdemeanor or a felony depends on the amount you wrote the check for. The same $950 cutoff applies.

Are you being charged with theft? Get help.

We are very adept at getting cases dismissed or dropped for lack of evidence wherever possible. We have helped many of our clients reduce their charges or their sentences to stay out of jail. And we’ve gotten quite a few people acquitted.

Call (213) 984-2300 today to schedule a free consultation with one of our top-notch attorneys. We’ll work out the best strategy for managing your case and will provide you with the guidance you need to bring the matter to its best possible outcome.

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Because experience doesn't do you any good if your case is being handled primarily by paralegals, or if you can't get your lawyer on the phone. At Greco-Neyland, you're never just another case number.

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Guilty, not-guilty, or somewhere in between, you have rights guaranteed to you by the U.S. Constitution. We treat you with respect and make fighting for you our top priority, no matter who you are.

Free Initial Consultation and Case Review

We don't make you pay just to hear what you have to say. Tell us your story, and we'll tell you what we think. Get a chance to get to know us before making this important decision.

Experienced Trial Attorneys Handling Your Case

Because when your life and freedom are at stake, you don't want to ask yourself if your criminal attorney knows what needs to be done. You want to know it, with absolute certainty.

Personalized Attention

Because experience doesn't do you any good if your case is being handled primarily by paralegals, or if you can't get your lawyer on the phone. At Greco-Neyland, you're never just another case number.

Someone Who Will Fight For You

Guilty, not-guilty, or somewhere in between, you have rights guaranteed to you by the U.S. Constitution. We treat you with respect and make fighting for you our top priority, no matter who you are.

Free Initial Consultation and Case Review

We don't make you pay just to hear what you have to say. Tell us your story, and we'll tell you what we think. Get a chance to get to know us before making this important decision.

TESTIMONIALS

My attorney was Jeff and he was exceptional he was very informative about what to expect when to expect it he was there on my court date he represented me well. My case taken care of and I would refer this company and Jeff to anyone they did an amazing job and I will be using them again in the future

Mike

21:42 15 Apr 20

When unfortunate circumstances arise in the most stressful situations and need of an attorney, Jeff Greco is “THE GUY”… Mr. Greco, makes you feel safe and secure all the way through, from start to finish. With his background and credential’s serving him at one of the highest in his field, which I personally consider the best attorney your money can buy. One word he told me with my case, “DISMISSED” and that’s what he did, making sure I was in good hands with extreme confidence. This guy is the “Professor X” of Law, a complete “LEGAL GENIUS” with no other exceptions.

Metsehafe Henok

01:38 05 Mar 20

Jeff Greco gave me the legal advice that I needed to both put myself at ease and understand the gravity of my situation. He is the perfect person to go to if you are lost and do not understand what your next steps are. Highly recommended.

Victor Vasquez

01:29 05 Mar 20

Jeff Greco and Greco Neyland really helped me out with my legal troubles. would definitely recommend for anyone looking for an attorney.

drew

01:13 05 Mar 20

Jeff really helped out my family when we most needed him. My brother was in a tight situation and with the services offered to him, he was able to have peace of mind and an overall second chance when Jeff was on the case. I thank him personally and hope you too will put your faith into him, since he really cares about you, and will try to help you with all his power if he can. Thank you Jeff Greco and Greco Neyland as a whole.

Mack Gifford

02:56 22 Oct 19

I hired Greco Neyland after getting arrested for DUI. I have heard the stories from friends of mine in LA. You never get off on a DUI – maybe you are lucky enough to be offered this thing called a “wet reckless”. I didn’t know what that was and when I met with Jeff Greco, he explained that this was not really a good deal at all. It was still a crime and the conviction would still be alcohol related. It was basically still a DUI without calling it a DUI. He told me that he could try to get them to offer a “dry reckless” which is much better, otherwise we needed to go to trial. I don’t know what he said to the DA but they offered me the dry reckless and now I have no alcohol related conviction on my record! Thank you Jeff. Highly recommend this dude.

Aaron Hinton

01:04 15 Oct 19

We hired Mr. Greco for my cousin's drug case. He was looking at a lot of time for this case if he got convicted. We hired Jeff because he was a former drug prosecutor. Mr. Greco took the case over tight away from the PD and he was on point.He got the drugs suppressed immediately after the hearing. The case was over just like that. It was the best choice my family ever made.

Edward Mills

02:04 14 Oct 19

I got arrested for having a loaded gun in the car. It wasn’t mine. No one wanted to hear that, not the cops, not the free lawyer I had at first – no one. Then my family hired Greco Neyland. I liked him when he said he didn’t care what the cops thought – he wanted to know what happened straight from my mouth. He was a straight up legit lawyer. He did what he said he was going to do. He said he was going to fight my case because it wasn’t my gun in that car. We had the prelims and he got the case tossed after he cross examined the cop. Jeff Greco is the real deal.

Mary Hruby

07:01 09 Oct 19

My boyfriend got arrested for possession of drugs. He had been arrested quite a few times before. He always hired some cheap lawyer he found without doing much research. This time I told him I would do it for him. I looked online and found Jeff Greco. He stood out because he was a former narcotics’ prosecutor. This was important to me. When I spoke with Jeff he really put my mind at ease. He made me feel like everything was going to be ok. My boyfriend had his felony charges dismissed because of some search issue or something like that. All I know is his case is dismissed and Jeff Greco is the reason for this day!!!! We hope we never need you again, but if we do – we have you on speed dial Jeff!